Cruise Exec Spotlight: Edie Rodriguez
Girl Power Edie Rodriguez brings passion and drive to her life — and Crystal Cruises. By Fran Golden Edie Rodriguez (née Edie Bornstein), president and chief operating office of Los Angeles–based luxury line Crystal Cruises, is a 53-year-old Type-A personality who sleeps four hours a night, lik
Cruise Ship Review: Tauck Inspire
Tauck Inspire, the newest class of ships from Tauck, raises the bar in river cruising. By John and Sandra Nowlan As ocean cruise ships get bigger and bolder, various lines try to outdo each other with innovations such as giant atriums, poolside movie screens, skating rinks, and bumper cars. River cr
Join the Club: Top Chef at Sea
Get Cookin’ Celebrity Cruises’ Top Chef at Sea cruises get participants fired up. By Fran Golden Chef Angelo Sosa tried to pull my white chef’s hat over my eyes. The chef/owner of the Michelin-recommended Añejo in New York, and former contestant on the TV show Top Chef, was coaching a two
Like a Local: Auckland
City of Sails When cruising from Auckland, close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Rosemary Neave Auckland has been my home since my 20s, when I came for a holiday, fell in love with New Zealand, and never left. As a web designer and passionate networker, I love sharing stories and [&h
Just Add Land: Train Journeys
Ride the Rails If a weeklong cruise just isn’t enough, combine it with a train adventure for a trip of a lifetime. By Sherry Laskin It’s not a new concept. Rail-and-sail vacations have been around for years. But lately, word is getting around about these unique extended adventures. When combined
Improve your Selfie
Improve Your Selfie Why not return from your next cruise an even better you? By Theresa Norton Masek Tell someone you’re going on a cruise and they might joke about the 10 pounds you’ll gain. Maybe that was true back in the day (heck, it’s still true for some of us!), but we also know [&hellip
Fantastic Voyage – Pilgrimages at Sea
Fantastic Voyage A family of 10 embarks on a 49-day spiritual journey. By Marcia Levin Theo Kaufman wanted to give his wife and children an opportunity to make their Roman Catholic religion come to life — to see what they believe in and experience their globe-spanning faith. And last summer, the L
Date Nights at Sea
Date Night Delights From candlelit tables for two to movies under the stars to stargazing strolls around deck, nothing’s more soothing than romance at sea. By Heidi Sarna and Matt Hannafin Matt: Oh, “romance”: one of the three or four nouns most commonly linked with “cruise.” And now you a
Cruise Wisdom: Deal Watch
Deal Watch When is the best time to book a cruise? By Cindy O’Neil Q: My sisters and I are planning a cruise for our next vacation. We have sailed before and it always seemed like other passengers snagged a better deal than we had. So when is the right time to book our cruise? […]
Blount Small Ship Adventures Explores the Atlantic Coast
A Coast with the Most Explore the Atlantic shoreline with Blount Small Ship Adventures. By Yvonne Yorke In 1949, shipbuilder and inventor Luther H. Blount founded a family-run company that built vessels ranging from dinner cruise ships to commercial fishing boats. Blount often spent his vacations on
World Artisan: Jo Diggs
A Stitch in Time Portland, Maine, quilter creates warmth in her artwork. By Emma Trelles Admirers of Jo Diggs’ quilts have insisted that what she’s making are really paintings. It’s easy to see why. The fabric artist’s inspired assemblages are miles away from the typical diamonds, shepherd g
Editor-in-Chief Awards 2015
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Join the Club: Calling All Cat Lovers
Calling All Cat Lovers Board a Meow Meow Cruise and share your feline fervor. By Clark Norton Anna Conway, a Sarasota, Florida–based travel agent, loves cats — and has all her life. “When they brought me home from the hospital after I was born, our pet Siamese cat crawled into the cradle with
Like A Local: Martinique… French Twist
French Twist In Martinique, close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Alyssa James I hadn’t even heard of Martinique until a month before I decided to apply to work on the island. I wanted to live in France to improve my French while nibbling baguettes and savoring wine, but as soon [&
Mexican Riviera Aqua Adventures
Aqua Adventures Hit the water for some of the Mexican Riviera’s best at-sea experiences. By Christy Woodrow Born and raised in California, I’ve always considered Mexico to be my second home. I still visit at least once a year, attempting to explore a new area of the country each time. Inevitably
10 Reasons to Cruise the Danube
River Rendezvous 10 Reasons to Cruise the Danube By Bill Panoff I’ve been cruising for 35 years. I’ve sailed on hundreds of today’s big, bigger, and biggest megaships plying the world’s oceans. But, believe it or not, I had yet to sail on a river ship. So when the opportunity arose to sail
Amazing Amazon: Cruising Glamorously in the Wilds of the Jungle
Amazing Amazon Cruising glamorously in the wilds of the jungle By Fran Golden I sit in a cushioned chair on a 10-person skiff, experiencing the Peruvian Amazon with National Geographic’s cruise partner Lindblad Expeditions. Anacondas and red-eyed caimans float below the water’s murky sur
Artisans of the World: Jean Taylor. Caribbean Artist Paints Local Life in Bold Colors
Island Inspired Caribbean artist paints local life in bold colors. By Richard Varr It’s an island scene the way Jean Taylor remembers it. Two women ring clothes in a washtub; another hangs baggy pants out to dry. A finger-pointing mother scolds her child. And behind them, dirt pathways intertwine
Bucket List: South Africa – From Safari Excursions to City Essentials
Take Your Pick From safari excursions to city essentials, see what awaits in South Africa. By Kay Showker When I finally arrived in South Africa, I had to ask myself, “What took so long?” With more and more cruise ships making their way here, do yourself a favor and take the opportunity to visit
Cruise Wisdom: Plan today for a holiday cruise next year.
Cruise Wisdom: Joy to the Cruise! Plan today for a holiday cruise next year. By Cindy O’Neil Q: My mother and I are thinking about taking a cruise during Christmas or New Year’s next year. Do you have any specific tips to planning a holiday voyage? —Brianna G., Stowe, Vermont A: Absolutely. Th
